A shipment of FPV drone goggles intended for Russian operators has been found to contain hidden explosives, suggesting a sabotage operation targeting Russia’s supply chain.
According to reports from social media and Russian defense analysts, the devices were rigged to detonate upon activation, potentially injuring or killing drone operators.
Russian military personnel became suspicious when the packages showed signs of tampering, leading to a thorough inspection that revealed concealed explosive charges.
Experts estimate that each device contained about 10 to 15 grams of plastic explosives, strategically placed near the wearer’s temples. While the explosive quantity was small, its placement could have caused severe injuries or fatalities upon detonation.
The FPV goggles, identified as the Skyzone Cobra model, were allegedly procured in China and sent in humanitarian aid packages by volunteers to Russia via the courier service SDEK.
Russian authorities have launched an investigation to determine where the sabotage occurred and who was responsible.
Russian military personnel became suspicious when the packages showed signs of tampering, leading to a thorough inspection that revealed concealed explosive charges.
Experts estimate that each device contained about 10 to 15 grams of plastic explosives, strategically placed near the wearer’s temples. While the explosive quantity was small, its placement could have caused severe injuries or fatalities upon detonation.
The FPV goggles, identified as the Skyzone Cobra model, were allegedly procured in China and sent in humanitarian aid packages by volunteers to Russia via the courier service SDEK.
A similar method was reportedly used in a past sabotage operation targeting Hezbollah members, where modified pagers exploded simultaneously in Lebanon and Syria, killing at least 12 people and injuring thousands.#Russia Intercepts explosive-Laden AR Goggles Meant for Frontline Troops
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Saboteurs modified Skyzone Cobra FPV goggles by embedding 10–15 grams of plastic explosives near the temple area, wired to the power button. If activated, the detonation would have been fatal. pic.twitter.com/5xjTjFdLoa
Russian authorities have launched an investigation to determine where the sabotage occurred and who was responsible.
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